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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1916

Page

5

Society Bunch Dance Reveals Stiff Fashion at Meke Hall

A lively Society Bunch party last night at Meke’s Hall featured a full crowd of young men and debutantes in festive attire. Miss Hath Strong wore a yellow taffeta gown with pleated gold trim while Miss Tele W displayed a yellow gown with layered shirt and green silk accents. A lengthy list of attendees included Linnie Suvets Phyllis Dunnett Margaret Heaworth Edith Hinesley Ruth Strang Lois Burke and many others as plans for New Year celebrations and club meetings were noted in the social column.

Meke Erie Owens Wilken Tele Neltic- May Séhall Naunie Edith Hinesley Datteda Rose Ma Margate Haworth Vie Linnie’ Suvets Phyllis Dunnett Iieds Haxell Radelid Lois Revives Neltie May Sehall Layile Santth Mamel Strang Evelyn Biron Ghidys Litekwie Arie Kittinis Megara C. Ramtall Parry Dan Norwood Jace Trounees Matile Fineh Ee Mintormiek Ved White

A Happy New Year From AL W Gillian Bakery

The AL W Gillian Bakery at 2 W Ah Street offers New Year greetings with stereopilicon views. Baptist church gathering noted Sunday night, reflecting local community events and a festive mood.

AL W. Gillian Bakery Ah Street

New Year Socials and Local Visits Reported in Southeast Suburbs

The week's social notices list Mr. Heck selling his farm last summer to We-Re Adams and planning to buy again after New Year. Guests included Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. N. Gilendendine at a dinner party, with seven couples and several individuals visiting relatives in Kansas. Numerous residents travel to Wichita, Kansas City, Horton, Leavenworth, and nearby towns for family gatherings, teaching assignments, or short visits, while local businesses like South Lawrence Lumber Yard promote New Year mood.

AD Riggs Heck We-Re'Adams August Krehheil Wichita Krehbeil Sallie Ellis Margaret Fitch Ixansas City Alice Chrenthorevar Emporia Hadys Laekan Horton Kan Missy Berenice Rankin Newton Arma Sehat Noria W. M Hershey Kansas City Ethel Brown Lawrence Enderlin North Dakota Lansing Pr. Smithmeyer Dry Yesasak- City Ti NE Tucker Baringame Willy Maude- Garrett E Garrett Leavenworth Ad” “Selinar F. C. Cope Lett Molton W. Brooks Eudora Carl Painter Barnesville Oklahoma Ruth Raiseom

Judge Alfred Benson Dies in Topeka at 64

Veteran Kansas jurist and former U S Senator by telephone, Alfred W. Benson died in Topeka after a long career from Ottawa mayor to district judge and state supreme court justice. Born 1843 in Poland New York, he served in the Civil War, later practiced law, and held public offices, retiring from the Kansas Supreme Court in 1910.

Alfred W. Benson Kansas United States Benson Poland Chamberlain Institute Randolph Qne New York Chancellorsville the Cumberland Sherman ‘S-Marely Onttawa Kan Ottawa Lecure Jtowis Mendenhall Franklin County Hoch Senate J Ralph. Burton Fudge Benson Charles Curtis Topeka Kenehi Tie Sikce Henier

Returning travelers from New Berlin visit

Mx ands ars, WLB, Wikiox have returned home after spending about a month and a half in New Berlin, El. ae sees i.

Mx. Ands Ars WLB Wikiox New Berlin El.ae

Death of H B Anderson in Kansas City

Tenry B Anderson died in Kansas City on December 31 at his daughter's home, then brought for burial. Funeral services were from his son John C Anderson's home at 822 Tennessee Street at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. He is survived by Thomas Anderson of Fort Myers Florida W A Anderson of Colorado Mrs Claude B Ott of Kansas City Mo Mr John Irson of Lawrence Curtis Vy Mo and Mrs A C Copeland of Kansas City A Bigelow

Tenry B. Anderson Kansas City Cinthle ¥. Hullet Jils John C. Anderson Tennessee Street Andervived Ehian - Thomas Fort Meyers Florida W A. Anderson

Six Convicted In Police Court Disorderly House Case

Six were convicted in police court yesterday afternoon for frequenting a disorderly house kept by Ada Clark at 1000 New Jersey Street. Two others stood trial. several defendants paid fines or were released after guarantees. Mary J McFarland’s funeral details and local notices appear with school and hardware ads.

Henry Albagh Policd Ada Clark New Jersey’ Street Will Robinson Shadrack McKinnon Mattie. Lundram Hdolph Burns Will Win Terry Terr Boyd

A Happy New Year Stanford and Ewing Grocery

The notice wishes a Happy New Year to Stanford and Ewing Grocery located at 1046 K Street, delivering a brief seasonal greeting in the community notice.

Stanford, and Ewing Grocery

Lawrence News Fragment Teases Local Business and Games

A fragmented OCR item mentions Lawrence, friends, and a year older, hinting at a game or event. It references Fogle Bros. Cash Mass, Tees o See, and janitorial or mountain tops, with scattered names and places, but details are unclear.

New Year Fogle Bros Cash Mass Tees

Rainfall record set in Kansas year at University of Kansas

The University of Kansas observations show a remarkable year with 57.62 inches of precipitation, 112 rainy days, and only three hot days. December was near average, with a dry, clear spell and more wind than usual. Other notes mention local businesses and a New Year greeting.

University of Kansas

Alt. Selig Insurance Office 7 oF St

Insurance office listed as Selig at 7 of street name fragment. No additional context or events available in the readable text.

Selig

Snow halts operations in mountains amid heavy snowfall

Swiss correspondence reports snow crippling military actions from Trent to Trieste as Austro Germans and Italians fight for supremacy. High altitude front lines show snow delaying heavy guns and dictating terrain battles where only Alpine troops endure subzero conditions.

Switzerland Trent Trieste

Death of D W Mendenhall in East Lawrence Age 85

Daniel W. Mendenhall, age 85, died this morning at his home in east Lawrence. Death was attributed to grippe. Mrs Mendenhall has lived in Lawrence for nearly forty years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

D. W. Mendenhall Daniel Ws Mendenhall East Lawrence Grippe Mendenhall Lawrence Viemite

Death of Mrs Eck at 310 Elm Street

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Eck, aged 71, died this morning at her home 310 Elm Street. She was born in Pennsylvania. The funeral will be held Monday at noon from the home. George TL Smith Harness Shop, 42 Mass. St.

Eck Sarah Elizabeth Eck Elm Street Penrania

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